[That's true, she thinks, but maybe not in the way he means it. The fact that he's still here, talking to her even though she's clearly bothering him, means he's strong. The fact that he's still moving forward means he's strong. It has nothing to do with his powers, and nothing to do with expectations.
He's strong like Suzuha is strong. He's strong like Mark is strong.
But those concepts are much too complex for her to get across without her voice; she's never been talented at charades. She's a words girl, and always will be.
So for now, she just nods, smiling a little at him. Even if he doesn't believe it yet, she sure does, with all of her heart.]
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He's strong like Suzuha is strong. He's strong like Mark is strong.
But those concepts are much too complex for her to get across without her voice; she's never been talented at charades. She's a words girl, and always will be.
So for now, she just nods, smiling a little at him. Even if he doesn't believe it yet, she sure does, with all of her heart.]